Then shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth.

Then shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth.

the trees

Psalm 96:12,13 The fields and all things that are in them shall be joyful. Then shall all the trees of the woods rejoice . . .

Ezekiel 17:22-24 Thus saith the Lord God: I myself will take of the marrow of the high cedar, and will set it: I will crop off a tender twig from the top of the branches thereof, and I will plant it on a mountain high and eminent. . . .

because

Psalm 98:9 At the presence of the Lord: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with equity.

2 Thessalonians 1:8,10 In a flame of fire, giving vengeance to them who know not God and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. . . .

2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, dearly beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent that you may be found before him unspotted and blameless in peace.

Revelation 11:17,18 We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who art and who wast and who art to come: because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and thou hast reigned. . . .